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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,551.78, 44,335.88 and 16,413.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,551.78, 44,335.88 and 16,413.38 is: 24,624.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,551.78 : 44,335.88 = 16,413.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,551.78/44,335.88 = 16,413.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,551.78x = 44,335.88 × 16,413.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,551.78x = 727,701,646.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,701,646.07/29,551.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,624.63

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